Airport information
- FAA LID
- VA59
- Coordinates
- 36.7666, -81.5790
- Elevation
- 2,300 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/06
- Distance from city
- 6 SSW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:37 AM | 09:37Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 00:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:19 PM | 01:19Z |
Plan a flight from VA59
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 3,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,400 ft · Turf- Heading
- 167° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 347° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GZG · Glade Spring | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r100° / 24.3 NM |
| HMV · Holston Mountain | VORTAC | 114.60 | r057° / 33.1 NM |
| BLF · Bluefield | VORTAC | 110.00 | r213° / 37.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA59. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open VA59 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About VA59
South Fork Field (VA59) is an airport in Marion, VA, at 2,300 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VA59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VA59 have a control tower?
No. South Fork Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VA59?
South Fork Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VA59?
South Fork Field is in Marion, VA, at an elevation of 2,300 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7666, -81.5790.
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